In a case of serious fraud where there may be a question of the
institution of criminal proceedings, a compliance caseworker may
prejudice the Board's freedom of action in dealing with the case or
affect the admissibility of evidence if they seek a payment on
account.
Such a request or suggestion should never be made in any case
of suspected serious fraud.
Where the purchaser has expressed a desire to make a payment
on account, and it has been made clear in writing to them that
acceptance would be without prejudice to the Board's right to take
such action as they may think appropriate, any remittance which is
received subsequently may be accepted.
